Tag: business
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Google warns of Brickstorm backdoor targeting U.S. legal and tech sectors
China-linked actors used Brickstorm malware to spy on U.S. tech and legal firms, stealing data undetected for over a year, Google warns. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) observed the use of the Go-based backdoor BRICKSTORM to maintain persistence in U.S. organizations since March 2025. Targets include legal, Software as a Service (SaaS) providers, Business Process Outsourcers…
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How Regular CVE Scanning Reduces the Risk of RCE Attacks
Tags: attack, business, compliance, control, cve, cybersecurity, rce, remote-code-execution, resilience, risk, threat, vulnerabilityRemote Code Execution (RCE) attacks remain one of the most dangerous cybersecurity threats, allowing attackers to take full control of systems and cause severe business damage. Regular CVE scanning is a key part of how to prevent RCE attacks, helping organizations identify unpatched vulnerabilities, prioritize risks, and ensure timely remediation. This proactive approach also supports…
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CISO Spotlight: AJ Debole on the Business-Tech Divide, Breach Readiness, and AI Risks
Tags: ai, breach, business, ciso, corporate, cyber, defense, government, healthcare, law, oracle, ransomware, riskAJ Debole is Field CISO at Oracle, but her journey began far from the corporate boardroom. After starting out in law and government, she moved into healthcare and cyber defense, where she led teams through ransomware crises. In this spotlight, she explores the next wave of challenges aligning security with business incentives, taming AI […]…
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Cloud Security Alliance launches framework to improve SaaS security
Tags: access, business, ceo, cloud, compliance, control, firewall, framework, governance, international, Internet, monitoring, network, privacy, risk, risk-assessment, saas, zero-trustChange control and configuration managementData security and privacy lifecycle managementIdentity and access managementInteroperability and portabilityLogging and monitoringSecurity incident management, e-discovery, and cloud forensicsThese domains are designed to map high-level business requirements into tangible SaaS security features that customers can actually configure and rely on, such as log delivery, SSO enforcement, secure configuration guidelines, and incident…
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Mit ShadowV2 wird DDoS zu einem Cloud-nativen Abo-Dienst
DDos-Attacken sind mittlerweile als Auftragsmodell verfügbar, wie eine aktuelle Analyse zeigt.Laut einer Darktrace-Analyse nutzt eine ShadowV2-Bot-Kampagne falsch konfigurierte Docker-Container auf AWS und rüstet sie für DDoS-as-a-Service-Angriffe auf.Was ShadowV2 dabei besonders macht, ist die professionelle Ausstattung mit APIs, Dashboards, Betreiber-Logins und sogar animierten Benutzeroberflächen. ‘Dies ist eine weitere Erinnerung daran, dass Cyberkriminalität kein Nebenjob mehr ist,…
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Co-op Cyberattack Causes £80 Million Profit Loss and Data Breach Impact
The Co-op has revealed that a malicious cyberattack earlier this year impacted its business, resulting in an £80 million hit to its operating profit. The cyberattack on Co-op forced the retailer to take emergency measures that disrupted both its grocery and funeral services, First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cyberattack-on-co-op/
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Demand for UK government debt falls as political risks spook bond market as it happened
UK bond yields have risen today, as an auction of government debt received only weak demand. Economists blame policy uncertainty.<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/sep/25/co-op-says-malicious-cyber-attack-has-hit-profits-by-80m”>Co-op says ‘malicious’ cyber-attack has hit profits by £80m</li></ul><strong><br></strong><strong>The Co-op Group expects that its cyber-attack will wipe out £120m of profits for the full financial year, including <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/sep/25/co-op-cyber-attack-cost-it-80m-profits-loss-government-support-jlr-suppliers-business-live-news?page=with%3Ablock-68d4d9c68f0892d6aebab4ed#block-68d4d9c68f0892d6aebab4ed”>the £80m already lost in the first…
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AI coding assistants amplify deeper cybersecurity risks
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, fintech, flaw, governance, injection, leak, LLM, metric, open-source, programming, radius, risk, risk-management, service, software, startup, strategy, threat, tool, training, vulnerability‘Shadow’ engineers and vibe coding compound risks: Ashwin Mithra, global head of information security at continuous software development firm Cloudbees, notes that part of the problem is that non-technical teams are using AI to build apps, scripts, and dashboards.”These shadow engineers don’t realize they’re part of the software development life cycle, and often bypass critical…
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Co-op says ‘malicious’ cyber-attack has hit profits by £80m
Retailer says it needs to focus on weaknesses in food business that led to gaps on shelves in its stores<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/sep/25/co-op-cyber-attack-cost-it-80m-profits-loss-government-support-jlr-suppliers-business-live-news”>Business live latest updates</li></ul>The Co-op has fallen into the red after it suffered an £80m hit to profits as a result of a “malicious” cyber-attack earlier this year.The group, which owns more than 2,000 grocery…
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Zutrittskontrolle via BusinessTelefon – Auerswald und DoorBird koppeln Türsprechsysteme an Telefonie
Tags: businessFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/auerswald-und-doorbird-koppeln-tuersprechsysteme-an-telefonie-a-f3c744748860fc675d90af8ab4532070/
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Building Essentials for a Robust OT Security Strategy
CS4CA Europe London Event Chair Wayne Harrop on OT Risk and Collaboration. Critical infrastructure providers are facing a volatile geopolitical landscape that could lead to cyberattacks and business disruptions. In advance of the CS4CA Europe London Conference (Sept. 30 – Oct. 1, 2025), conference chair Wayne Harrop shares key cyber strategies to counter enterprise threats.…
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5 questions CISOs should ask vendors
2. Will it reduce my workload, add value or improve operations?: A common starting point is to ask questions about how a new tool will reduce workload, minimize risk, improve resilience or simplify operations.Basu wants to know whether the product can consolidate capabilities instead of adding yet another point solution. “Without that, each tool only…
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5 questions CISOs should ask vendors
2. Will it reduce my workload, add value or improve operations?: A common starting point is to ask questions about how a new tool will reduce workload, minimize risk, improve resilience or simplify operations.Basu wants to know whether the product can consolidate capabilities instead of adding yet another point solution. “Without that, each tool only…
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A look inside 1,000 cyber range events and what they reveal about AppSec
Software powers almost every part of business, which means attackers have more chances than ever to exploit insecure code. A new report from CMD+CTRL Security looks at how … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/24/appsec-cyber-range-training/
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ShadowV2 turns DDoS into a cloud-native subscription service
From botnet to business platform: ShadowV2 is not just malware, it is a marketplace. Darktrace uncovered a full operator interface built with Tailwind and FastAPI, complete with Swagger documentation, admin and user privilege tiers, blacklists, and modular attack options. The design mirrors legitimate SaaS platforms, featuring dashboards and animations that make DDoS as easy as…
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Interview mit HiScout Wie verwundbar sind unsere kritischen Infrastrukturen?
Die Brandanschläge auf die Stromversorgung in Berlin verdeutlichen einmal mehr, wie anfällig kritische Infrastrukturen sind. Netzpalaver sprach via Remote-Session mit Sascha Kreutziger, Leiter Business Development bei HiScout, über die Auswirkungen in Berlin, die generelle Verwundbarkeit von KRITIS-Organisationen und Unternehmen sowie über Massnahmen für jedes Unternehmen, um die Resilienz zu stärken, und wie ein entsprechend optimiertes…
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Driving Meaningful Success for Enterprise Security Initiatives
Learn how to drive meaningful success for enterprise security initiatives using SSO and CIAM. Align security with business goals, implement effective strategies, and measure impact. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/driving-meaningful-success-for-enterprise-security-initiatives/
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6 novel ways to use AI in cybersecurity
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, business, ceo, cloud, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, malware, network, phishing, risk, service, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training2. Machine-learning generative adversarial networks: Michel Sahyoun, chief solutions architect with cybersecurity technology firm NopalCyber, recommends using generative adversarial networks (GANs) to create, as well as protect against, highly sophisticated previously unseen cyberattacks. “This technique enables cybersecurity systems to learn and adapt by training against a very large number of simulated threats,” he says.GANs allow…
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6 novel ways to use AI in cybersecurity
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, business, ceo, cloud, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, malware, network, phishing, risk, service, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training2. Machine-learning generative adversarial networks: Michel Sahyoun, chief solutions architect with cybersecurity technology firm NopalCyber, recommends using generative adversarial networks (GANs) to create, as well as protect against, highly sophisticated previously unseen cyberattacks. “This technique enables cybersecurity systems to learn and adapt by training against a very large number of simulated threats,” he says.GANs allow…
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KuppingerCole 2025: Why Thales is a Market Leader in API Security
APIs are the backbone of modern applications connecting critical microservices and enabling enterprises to turn data into context-aware business logic via AI across their digital services. As applications become more contextual, APIs expose the data, workflows, and model interactions attackers target, making them the enterprise’s primary attack surface. KuppingerCole’s Leadership Compass: API Security & Management……
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KuppingerCole 2025: Why Thales is a Market Leader in API Security
APIs are the backbone of modern applications connecting critical microservices and enabling enterprises to turn data into context-aware business logic via AI across their digital services. As applications become more contextual, APIs expose the data, workflows, and model interactions attackers target, making them the enterprise’s primary attack surface. KuppingerCole’s Leadership Compass: API Security & Management……
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Microsoft DCU’s Takedown of RaccoonO365
When I saw the name of the Microsoft Digital Crime Unit’s latest target, “RaccoonO365” I probably reacted to it differently than most. With the help of a friend in Lagos, we’ve been watching the money launderers and things have reached a point that they now refer to what we previously called “Business Email Compromise” or…
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TDL 005 – A Defender’s Journey: From Passion Project to Protecting Children Online
Tags: access, business, control, corporate, country, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, defense, dns, encryption, endpoint, finance, github, government, group, guide, identity, Internet, jobs, microsoft, network, open-source, privacy, risk, service, technology, tool, zero-trustSummary A Defender’s Journey: From Passion Project to Protecting Children Online In a recent episode of “The Defender’s Log,” host David Redekop sat down with cybersecurity expert Will Earp to discuss his unconventional path into the industry and his current mission-driven career. Earp, a self-proclaimed “tinkerer” from a young age, shared how his early fascination…
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Details About Chinese Surveillance and Propaganda Companies
Tags: business, china, data-breach, firewall, government, infrastructure, startup, strategy, technologyDetails from leaked documents: While people often look at China’s Great Firewall as a single, all-powerful government system unique to China, the actual process of developing and maintaining it works the same way as surveillance technology in the West. Geedge collaborates with academic institutions on research and development, adapts its business strategy to fit different…
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6 Ways CISOs Are Using AI to Prioritize Critical Vulnerabilities
Just like AI is transforming business operations, it’s revolutionizing how CISOs handle vulnerabilities. AI-powered vulnerability prioritization helps reduce alert noise, focus on high-risk issues, and automate remediation, enabling security teams to act faster, stay ahead of threats, and strengthen their organization’s overall security posture. The post 6 Ways CISOs Are Using AI to Prioritize Critical…
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Top 10 Best Cybersecurity Compliance Management Software in 2025
Cybersecurity compliance has become a mission-critical part of modern business operations. With the rise of data privacy laws, global regulations, and increasing cyber threats, organizations need reliable compliance management software to stay secure and audit-ready. The best compliance platforms streamline frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, and more while automating workflows,…
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Flight delays continue across Europe after weekend cyber-attack
Software provider Collins Aerospace completing updates after Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin hit by problems<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/sep/22/rachel-reeves-gatwick-second-runway-growth-jobs-environmental-disaster-business-live-news”>Business live latest updates</li></ul>Passengers are facing another day of flight delays across Europe, as big airports continue to grapple with the <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/20/heathrow-airport-delays-cyber-attack-berlin-brussels-cancelled-delays”>aftermath of a cyber-attack on the company behind the software used for check-in and boarding.Several of the largest airports…
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CSO Awards winners highlight security innovation and transformation
Tags: ai, attack, automation, awareness, best-practice, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, conference, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, finance, flaw, framework, governance, group, guide, infrastructure, intelligence, login, malicious, metric, mitre, network, penetration-testing, phishing, privacy, programming, risk, risk-management, service, siem, skills, soc, software, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementFSU tackles third-party risk with tighter vendor management program: Organization: Florida State UniversityProject: Third-Party Risk Management ProgramSecurity leader: Bill Hunkapiller, CISOOfficials at Florida State University wanted to ensure that data shared with outside entities was well protected. To achieve that, CISO Bill Hunkapiller and his team revamped its third-party risk management program so that the…
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Cybersecurity for Small Business: Protecting Growth in a High-Risk Landscape
Your small business is one of the estimated 350 to 450 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) worldwide. There are 6.3+ crore enterprises in India alone. With SMBs being one of the easiest and the most preferred epicentre for the hackers ulterior motive, cybersecurity for small business should not be put forward as a……
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When Business Moves Fast, Security Gets Left Behind in MA
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) often unfold at breakneck speed, driven by business opportunity and shareholder expectations. But as Dave Lewis, global advisory CISO at 1Password, explains, cybersecurity risks are still too often left as an afterthought. Lewis points to a recent example involving Salesforce apps and SalesLoft, where an acquired company carried unresolved security issues..…